Arumbera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Alice Springs Desert Park
Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park.

Alice Springs School of the Air
Visit a school with a very unique classroom design at this innovative education centre, which brings radio lessons to children all over the Australian desert.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Hike over rocky gorges to secluded waterholes and up the slopes of Mount Sonder, then Camp beneath the stars and wake for a desert sunrise.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Discover a world of crocodiles, lizards and snakes in this fascinating eco-tourism attraction, where you can see some of Australia’s most famous animals.

Alice Springs Golf Club
Eighteen challenging holes between rocky outcrops and spinifex grass offer views over the MacDonnell Ranges at this unique golf green in the middle of the desert.

Araluen Cultural Precinct
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
Activities

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs

4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Our pick of the best Arumbera Hotel Deals

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arumbera

Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.

White Gums
While visiting White Gums, you might make a stop by sights like Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area.

Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Flynn
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Flynn. You might want to make time for a stop at Alice Springs Desert Park or Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park.

Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Heritage Walk while you're exploring the area.
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Lasseters Casino
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Standley Chasm
- Todd Mall
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Anzac Hill
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Heavitree Gap
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
- Araluen Arts Centre